Our Upcoming Program

 

Thrive - Coming 2026

Thrive is a two-year investment program designed to foster and sustain the growth of local arts nonprofits reflective of Austin's diverse cultures. Learn more.

 

We welcome your feedback to inform future programming.

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* Which of the following best describes you?

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What changes, if any, would you like to see to the Thrive program?

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Upcoming Grant Cycles

January 2025:

May 2025:

Anticipated 2026:

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Cultural Arts Funding: A Recent History

2010:   CreateAustin Cultural Master Plan Introduced

2012:   Imagine Austin Plan Updated

2015:  Completed Cultural Tourism Strategy Report

2016:  City Council Resolution

2016: Staff responds with Music and Creative Ecosystem Stabilization Recommendations 

2017:  Visitor Task Force's Final Report Released; Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group formed

2021: Cultural Funding Review Interim Report Introduced

2022: Cultural Funding Review Final Report; Arts & Music Programs Publicly Introduced:

  • Nexus 
  • Elevate
  • Thrive

2023:  City of Austin Equity Statement: Strategic Direction

About the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT)

Helpful Links

City of Austin Cultural Arts Division 

City of Austin Arts Commission